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ArticleDementia (London, England)2026

Let the Good Times Grow: Exploring What is Important to Couples Living With Dementia Surrounding Leisure Activities.

Hayley Bruce, Kristen Tulloch, Nancy A Pachana, Tamara De Regt, Theresa Scott

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Hayley BruceSchool of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia.ORCID 0009-0001-0627-7268
Kristen TullochSchool of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-5619-2257
Nancy A PachanaSchool of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD, Australia.
Tamara De RegtSchool of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia.
Theresa ScottSchool of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, QLD, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-6434-7121

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Abstract

Dementia is a cluster of disorders affecting a growing number of people around the world, with consequent disruption to the lives of those diagnosed and their loved ones. The impact of dementia on families has been widely documented; however, this is often done through the lens of caregiver burden. In contrast, the present research explores the wants and needs of couples living with dementia in terms of their shared leisure activities. Five Australians living with dementia and their partners participated in recorded semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis of transcribed interviews produced four main themes and 15 subthemes highlighting this population's needs and values regarding leisure. Themes included, "increased awareness of how dyads spend their time", "awareness of dyadic changes within the relationship", "appreciation of fulfilling moments", and "person with dementia's engagement/activity moderation and support by care partner". The results support existing research including changes to relationship dynamics and lifestyle post-diagnosis. This research indicates the importance of leisure interventions that focus on improving socialisation for people with dementia and their partners and supports increased opportunities for quality time together.

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CaregiversDementiaLeisure ActivitiesSpousesAgedAged, 80 and overAustraliaFemaleHumansInterpersonal RelationsMaleQualitative ResearchSocial Supportcouplesdementiaengagementleisure activitieswell-being

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